Living and working closely together, people who participate in Dharma groups have unique challenges and also unique resources to deal with any problems that may arise. In clear and classic language, Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok lays out the difficulties and their solutions.
Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities: Advice on Keeping Amiable Relations Within a Dharma Center, Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok, KTD Publications, Pocket, 55 Pages, $5.95

Born into a renown family of yogic practitioners, Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok has authored several books in Tibetan on philosophy and history. For many years he has taught in the institute for higher Buddhist studies at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse in Nepal.

A long-time student of Buddhism and translator, Michele Martin (translator) has published many books, including Music in the Sky: The Life, Art, and Teachings of the Seventeenth Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

CONTENTS: A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities
The Foundation of an Excellent Motivation	5
The Importance of Trust	9
The Importance of Being Kind and Loving to Each Other	11
The Need for Good Relationships	13
The Wheel of Activity	17
The Need to Be Direct and Truthful	19
The Importance of a Good Motivation before Any Activity	21
Developing Our Motivation to Engage in the Dharma	24
How to Speak with Others	29
The Importance of Practicing Patience	33
The Obstacle of Self-Centeredness	38
The Obstacle of Pride	41
The Obstacle of Jealousy	43
The Obstacle of Competitiveness	45
The Need to Be Conscious of Our Body and Speech	46
The Need to Finish Work Once Begun	49